Government
Fourth of July Celebration in Callahan
Fourth of July Celebration in Callahan The County is pleased to partner with the Town of Callahan and Town of Hilliard for an extra special Independence Day Celebration in honor of the County’s Bicentennial. This event will feature live music by local artists, a watermelon eating contest, an apple pie baking contest, carnival games, a…
Read MoreNew County Meeting Procedures in Affect Beginning June 3
New County Meeting Procedures in Affect Beginning June 3 During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum. At the May 15, 2024 meeting,…
Read MoreConner’s A-Maize-ing Acres Partners With County for Corn Maize Design
Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres Partners With County for Corn Maize Design Throughout the year, Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres, located in Hilliard, provides family-friendly and agritourism opportunities to the community by allowing the public to visit the farm for photo ops and good, wholesome fun. They host field trips and parties and provide the annual sunflower patch and…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Executive Director Kevin Guthrie hosted roundtable discussions with county officials to discuss preparedness before the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane…
Read MoreFloridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays
Floridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays The first Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning June 1 through June 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during the first of Florida’s two, 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Saturday, June 1 and extends through Friday, June 14. A second exemption period will…
Read MoreDraft Community Building Blocks Survey
Draft Community Building Blocks Survey The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community. The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community…
Read MoreBoard Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures Nassau County, Florida, May 24, 2024 – During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum.…
Read MoreLewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th
Lewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th Please be advised that as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, Lewis Street from First Coast Highway to Gregg Street will be closed for thru traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closures are expected daily for two weeks to begin road restoration. Residents living on…
Read MoreNassau County Emergency Medical Services Week
Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Week Chairman Martin with members of Nassau County Fire Rescue and the City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department At the Wednesday, May 15 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-025 proclaiming the week of May 19-May 25, 2024 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Nassau County, Florida.…
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